Buddha's Awakening Rohatsu
Sesshin
with Shuso Dharma Inquiry Ceremony
and Closing of the Fall 2025 Practice Period

December 6 & 7, 2025
Saturday 9am-5pm & Sunday 9am-4:30pm PT

INFORMATION

This is a non residential retreat
Hybrid in-person and Zoom (link below)
Open Sky Retreat Space
(limited overnight accommodations available at Open Sky, see below)

We will join with Buddhists all over the world to celebrate Buddha’s Earth Touching Awakening
under the Bodhi Tree, with and for all beings.

The sesshin begins with a full day of sitting on Saturday. The Saturday evening service is dedicated to expressing gratitude to Buddha for opening the path of Awakening to us all. Returning to our homes at 5pm PT, we continue at-home practice, and return to the meditation hall at Open Sky at 9am PT Sunday morning for a second day of sitting and practice. The sesshin concludes with a Shusho Dharma Inquiry Ceremony, Hossen Shiki, and a Closing Ritual of the Fall 2025 Practice Period on Sunday afternoon, followed by a reception.
Attending the entire sesshin is strongly encouraged. It is possible to register for just the closing Ceremonies on Sunday afternoon. Please make a special effort to attend if you are in the Practice Period.

Chairs, zabutons and zafus are provided. Bring a bag lunch each day.
Important Parking Information
Please review the Covid protocol
Online participants, please refer to the Schedule, Dharma Heart Zen Chantbook and Rohatsu Meal Chant
Open to everyone

REGISTRATION & DONATION

Please click the REGISTER button below to access the Registration form.
Contact Susan Husari at susari58@gmail.com for assistance.
The suggested dana for the retreat is a sliding scale of $50-$200.
Dana is always received with gratitude. No one is ever turned away.
If you're able to contribute more, it helps to support the sangha.

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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

Sangha members may have space available in their homes for long-distance participants. Overnight accommodations at Open Sky Retreat Space are available for an additional charge and include a kitchen for meal preparation. Let Sue know if you're interested in either option.